Enrollment
503
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Laurel El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Laurel El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421338007209
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Laurel Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421338007209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel El Sch
Laurel El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Castle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students): Laurel El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15:1).
Laurel Sd also operates Laurel Hs (313 students) and Laurel Ms (160 students) alongside Laurel El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Laurel El Sch compares
Laurel El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Laurel El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel Sd, which includes Laurel El Sch.
$17,461
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 59.6%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Laurel El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Standard public school
736 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
707 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Shenango El Sch
Standard public school
485 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel El Sch
How many students attend Laurel El Sch?
Laurel El Sch has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel El Sch?
19.4% of students at Laurel El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Laurel El Sch is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel El Sch?
Laurel El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel El Sch rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Castle on the city page.
Is Laurel El Sch a good school?
Laurel El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Laurel Sd?
Besides Laurel El Sch, Laurel Sd also operates Laurel Hs (313 students) and Laurel Ms (160 students). See the Laurel Sd district page for the complete list.
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